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Michigan's premier government online service dedicated fully to the successful operation of new and existing businesses. Everything needed to do business in Michigan is right here in this one stop shop -- from information about licensing and permits, to tax registration and unemployment insurance.

This interactive program provides basic education about the "nuts and bolts" of launching a small business. The user moves through the tool by answering a checklist of questions regarding their business goals, legal, insurance, sales, marketing and accounting issues.

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Franchising

Looking for business news and trends, information about franchising, marketing, home business ideas, and more? This site has a bit of everything having to do with the business world and entrepreneurial startups.

Downtown Kalamazoo Incorporated is a private, non-profit organization that works with both the public and private sectors in preserving and enhancing the economic health of Kalamazoo’s downtown area and, in turn, the Kalamazoo community.

National Green Pages is a directory listing nearly 3,000 businesses that have made firm commitments to sustainable, socially just principles, including the support of sweatshop-free labor, organic farms, fair trade, and cruelty-free products.